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Tag Archives: Fino
Fresh Fino
Fino is a beautifully delicate style of Sherry and one that demands to be drunk whilst fresh and young. Having been lucky enough to have visited Jerez where I tried Fino straight from the barrel, and having enjoyed Gonzalez Byass’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Biological ageing, bottling date, Fino, fresh fino, Gonzalez Byass, sherry, Tio Pepe, when to drink fino
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Fortified Wines tasting exam advice from Jeremy Rockett of Gonzalez Byass UK
The drinks industry is such a beautiful place, there are no end of people willing to lend your their ear, show you round a bodega or pass on some helpful hints and tips to keen Diploma students bricking it about their … Continue reading
Tio Pepe Fino en Rama – popped my Sherry cherry
Okay I’ve struggled with Sherry for some time. I love Spain and consider myself a wine aficionado, so I feel like I SHOULD like Sherry – it’s an acquired taste I’ve wanted to acquire for a while – but truth … Continue reading
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Tagged En Rama, Fino, flor, Gonzalez Byass, Pinchito, Pinchitotapas, sherry, Tio Pepe, Tio Pepe Fino En Rama
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Lunch at Fino, Fitzrovia
Have enjoyed a real feast at Fino this week– just have to share. Fino is a premium Spanish restaurant just off Charlotte Street in Fitzrovia, London favoured by many wine types – and so I thought would be an ideal … Continue reading